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House of Commons Debates VOLUME 147 Ï NUMBER 125 Ï 2nd SESSION Ï 41st PARLIAMENT OFFICIAL REPORT (HANSARD) Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Speaker: The Honourable Andrew Scheer CONTENTS (Table of Contents appears at back of this issue.) 8399 HOUSE OF COMMONS Wednesday, October 8, 2014 The House met at 2 p.m. there was an awards ceremony for the 125th Ordre national du mérite agricole competition, which recognizes the excellence and dedication of farmers. Prayers The regional event for the Lower St. Lawrence took place in Rivière-du-Loup. Many agricultural endeavours in Montmagny— Ï (1405) L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup were honoured. Here are a [English] few examples: Ferme Jeannicole, in Kamouraska, won the The Speaker: It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing prestigious title of commander of the Ordre national du mérite of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Scarborough— agricole; Ferme Hoelet, in La Pocatière, came in second place Agincourt. nationally; Ferme Jean Labrie, in Kamouraska, came in second place regionally and third place nationally; and Ferme Flamande, in Saint- [Members sang the national anthem] Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup, won the La Coop fédérée agri-environ- mental award. STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Mr. Speaker, food security is necessary for members of society to be truly happy. We must recognize the excellence of our agricultural [English] workers and producers just as we must ensure that each and every THE ECONOMY decision we make in the House helps our agricultural businesses thrive. Mrs. Stella Ambler (Mississauga South, CPC): Mr. Speaker, we all know that the leader of the Liberal Party is known for his “oops” moments, but did members know that his Liberal Party critics are *** having them too? The member for Wascana was forced to apologize for misleading [English] the House by misquoting support from a Laval economics professor. Then the Liberal finance critic misquoted Jack Mintz, who said that MARRIAGE the Liberal EI scheme encourages employers to fire an older worker to make room for a new worker. Mr. Maurice Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin, CPC): Mr. Speaker, there is a myth out there that the divorce rate is close to While the Liberal Party scrambles to cover up for its leader, we are 50%. delivering action on Canada's economy. This week we have even more good news. Last year's deficit was Shaunti Feldhahn found some startling and encouraging things in down to roughly $5.2 billion, much better than previously forecast. the research for her new book, The Good News About Marriage. This demonstrates that we are firmly on track to balance the budget. Yesterday the IMF projected Canada to be one of the strongest The divorce rate for first marriages is actually around 30%. growing economies over the years ahead. The Fraser Institute has Christians have between a 30% and 50% lower divorce rate than the just ranked Canada among the most economically free countries in general population. Although these are American figures, we the world. Canucks can likely shave a few points off of that. *** [Translation] If people were to realize these facts and that most marriages do make it, they would be less skittish about tying the knot. When AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD troubles come, they can say that most people have challenges in a Mr. François Lapointe (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska marriage, but most people get over them and get through those —Rivière-du-Loup, NDP): Mr. Speaker, on Friday, October 3, problems, and they will too. 8400 COMMONS DEBATES October 8, 2014 Statements by Members As the Institute of Marriage and Family Canada pointed out in a NEW WESTMINSTER—COQUITLAM COMMUNITY recent study, married couples tend to live longer. They tend to be EVENTS wealthier. They tend to have a much easier time getting out of poverty. Their kids do better in school, are less likely to take drugs Mr. Fin Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam, NDP): Mr. and alcohol, and are more likely to delay sexual activity. Of course, Speaker, “Wait for me, Daddy”. These famous words of Warren they are also happier. “Whitey” Bernard were immortalized in a sculpture unveiled this past weekend in the royal city of New Westminster. There is good news out there about marriage, and we need to spread the word. The vast majority of marriages happily thrive. The bronze statue depicts the iconic photograph of Whitey Marriage is a still a wonderful thing. reaching out for his father's hand, who was a soldier marching with the B.C. Regiment down Eighth Street headed off to fight in the *** Second World War. NANCY MACLEAN The photograph captures a tender moment that reminds us of the Hon. Wayne Easter (Malpeque, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay pain of separation and the sacrifices made by those who serve. tribute to Nancy MacLean, who passed away in Vancouver due to unexpected complications following surgery. As the community gathered for the unveiling of this special Nancy was born on P.E.I., grew up in North Wiltshire, and sculpture and commemorative stamp and coin, we also were graduated from UPEI with a BA in English and psychology. She so reminded of the hundreds of Canadian soldiers who will be deployed loved to write. She worked in three fields: as writer and editor for the for combat this month, prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice in entertainment and family pages of the Charlottetown Patriot; in the service to our country. Privy Council Office of Prime Minister Trudeau, leaving for the west coast due to the pull of the sea; and in community work with seniors I would also like to acknowledge Terri Evans of the Coquitlam on the west coast. Farmers Market. This weekend we celebrated her 18 years of service to the society, our community, and the local food movement. Quite young, she was struck down with severely crippling rheumatoid arthritis, forcing her to retire. No stranger to surgery, facing it at least seven times, and certainly no stranger to the pain Volunteers like Terri contribute to building healthy, sustainable and depressing impact of arthritis, she never complained. Instead, communities, and I thank her for her service. she showed her kind heart and humour. Everyone who knew her admired her courage. She showed that courage and bravery through *** her disability. Ï (1410) Nancy loved both P.E.I. and B.C., but her heart belonged to P.E.I. We offer our condolences to her brothers, sisters, nieces, and PROSTITUTION nephews. Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, CPC): *** Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased that Bill C-36, the protection of communities and exploited persons act, passed third reading here in OPERATION NORTHERN SPOTLIGHT the House only two nights ago. Mrs. Joy Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul, CPC): Mr. Speaker, in March I raised the impact of Operation Northern Spotlight, a Our Conservative government has provided the necessary leader- national anti-trafficking initiative carried out by police services ship to ensure that Canada has the laws and safeguards to fight across Canada to identify and rescue victims of sex trafficking from prostitution and the many evils that come with it: the proliferation of prostitution. sexually transmitted diseases, the degradation and exploitation of women and girls, the scourge of human trafficking, and the Today I am pleased to give the House an update that phase two of involvement of organized crime, to name only a few. It would be Operation Northern Spotlight was carried out last week. Members of naive to think that these serious harms would be eliminated if 26 police services, including my hometown Winnipeg police force, prostitution were to suddenly become legal. met with individuals in prostitution. As a result of the coordinated investigations, nine people were charged with 33 offences, including child pornography, assault, human trafficking, and living off the It should also be stated clearly that prostitution harms marriage avails. Police were also able to ensure the safety of 18 people who and the family, both of which are fundamental to a healthy and had been working in the sex trade as minors or against their will. strong nation. Today I would like to thank the 167 officers and support staff As the father of five children, four of whom are daughters, I am involved in last week's operation, and the local NGOs that partnered glad that the purchase of sex through prostitution will remain illegal, with the police. They worked relentlessly to bring freedom to those thanks to Bill C-36. I personally thank each parliamentarian who trapped in prostitution and sex trafficking. voted in favour of this important legislation. October 8, 2014 COMMONS DEBATES 8401 Statements by Members RIDING OF FORT MCMURRAY—ATHABASCA I challenge all Yukoners to do what I have already done and gift a Mr. David Yurdiga (Fort McMurray—Athabasca, CPC): Mr. turkey to the local food bank in Whitehorse so that everybody can Speaker, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the enjoy a great Thanksgiving weekend this year. constituents of Fort McMurray—Athabasca for granting me the To those Yukoners who are taking a break this Thanksgiving privilege to be their voice in the House of Commons. weekend by travelling on Yukon's airline, Air North, to Victoria to run the marathon, I would like to wish them all the best in their run. The Fort McMurray—Athabasca riding is large geographically. I had the distinct privilege of meeting many constituents this past To all Yukoners and all Canadians, from my family to theirs, I summer while travelling throughout the riding. The one character- wish everybody a very happy Thanksgiving.